An overview of March networking and social events: NC biotech job network, Toastmaster’s, WIB, TBT
WHAT: Breakfast discussion with Deborah M Thompson, PhD, Science and Technology Development Program Analyst at NCBC and Creator of the NC Biotech Jobs Network
WHEN: Fri Mar 1, 9-10 am (bagels and coffee provided for first 50 attendees)
WHERE: Rm 143 Jones Bldg (http://maps.duke.edu/map/?id=21&mrkId=2832)
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/biotech-breakfast-regis
Are you interested in a career in biotech? Would you prefer to stay in NC? If so, please join us in welcoming Dr. Deborah Thompson from the NC Biotechnology Center. Dr. Thompson will discuss how postdocs can reach their career goals by taking advantage of NC Biotech’s many networking and industry events, including the NC Biotech Library and Company Directory , the NC Biotech Jobs Network , the NCBC Exchange Groups , and the NCBC Exchange Group Summit on March 20. Dr. Thompson will also describe her interesting career path: she moved from academia to a government lab, then to industry, and now she works at a non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to biotechnology development. She will also discuss how being a female scientist with a family factored into her career decisions.
WHAT: NC Biotech Jobs Spring Workshop: Styles, Strengths and Skills
WHEN: Weds Mar 6, 8 am-1 pm
WHERE: North Carolina Biotechnology Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr, RTP NC
REGISTER: http://jobsnetworkworkshop-es2003.eventbrite.com/?rank=1#
COST: $15 includes continental breakfast and networking break
Join us March 6 as we help you explore your work styles, strengths, and transferable skills and see how they fit in today’s job market.
– How do your work style and strengths affect your career plans?
– What transferable skills can you carry to your next position?
– Where will the life science jobs be in 2013?
8:00-8:15 am: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30-9:30 am: What is your work style?
9:30-10:30 am: What are your strengths?
10:30-10:45 am: Networking Break
10:45-11:45 am: How does your scientific expertise translate into transferable skills?
11:45 am-12:15 pm: Where are the Biotech jobs? Presented by Don Alexander, VP of Life Sciences Development & Commercialization, Carlyle & Conlan (www.ccesearch.com)
12:15-1:00 pm: Open Networking
The NCBiotech Jobs Network teams with the NCBiotech Center’s Industrial Fellowship Program to present this job search strategy workshop. Questions? Contact Deborah M Thompson, PhD, Science and Technology Development Program Analyst, North Carolina Biotechnology Center, at deborah_thompson@ncbiotech.org.
WHAT: Career Networking Event Celebrating the 30th Year of Toastmasters WHEN: Wed, Mar 6, 5:30-7:30 PM WHERE: UNC-Chapel Hill, Health Sciences Library, Room 527.
Hosted by UNC Bell Towers Toastmasters. Sponsored by UNC Science Policy Advocacy Group (SPAG)
GWIS members, along with members of several other scientific networking groups in the Triangle, have been invited to network with local government and Science Policy Advocacy leaders at this event celebrating the art of public speaking. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expand your inner circle! Pizza and refreshments will be served.
WHAT: BioNC Career Fair
WHEN: Thurs Mar 7, 11 am – 4 pm
WHERE: Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center, Durham, NC
REGISTER: http://www.biospace.com/jobs/careerfairdetails.aspx?CareerFairId=245
At the Bio NC Career Fair, job seekers can spend a day with HR representatives and Hiring Managers from top biotech, pharma, medical device and diagnostics companies in the south east region. Candidates with a 4-year degree in the life sciences and a minimum of 2-years of industry related experience are invited to attend. Postdocs and PhD candidates are welcome. Exhibiting companies are recruiting for positions in areas such as: QA/QC, clinical research, engineering, manufacturing, biostatistics, clinical data management, chemistry, regulatory affairs, and research.
WHAT: Women in Bio (WIB) Networking Event
WHEN: Thurs Mar 7, 6-8 pm
WHERE: Serena’s, RTP
REGISTER: http://www.womeninbio.org
COST: Free for WIB members; non-members $15
Join Women In Bio RTP to share ideas, fuel your passion and expand your professional network. Cocktail hour and networking with fellow and prospective WIB members.
WHAT: Triangle Biotech Tuesday WHEN: Tue, Mar12, 5:30-7:00pm WHERE: Serena’s, 5311 South Miami Blvd, Durham, NC COST: $10, Cash Please RSVP by Friday, March 8th at http://tbtrsvpform.weebly.com *Space limited to 100 persons.
Limited space for Postdocs. RSVP by emailing your institution representative: Duke, Jeffrey Blackinton, PhD jeff.blackinton@duke.edu NC State Tara Nash, PhD tenash@ncsu.edu NIEHS Kymberly Gowdy, PhD kymberly.gowdy@nih.gov UNC Vanessa Gonzalez, PhD vanessa_gonzalez@med.unc.edu
WHAT: NC Biotech Center Exchange Group Summit
WHEN: Weds Mar 20, 4-7 pm
WHERE: North Carolina Biotechnology Center, 15 TW Alexander Drive, RTP NC
REGISTER: http://www.ncbiotech.org/exchangegroupsummit
COST: Industry $30, Postdocs & Students $10, Full & Associate Professors $20, NC Biotech Staff Members $10, Assistant Professors $10
Exchanging Ideas across the Sciences 2013 will celebrate The North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s 23 Intellectual and Regional Exchange groups and their support of scientific networking and collaboration across the state. The event will bring together individuals from the life science community for an evening of inspiration and celebration.
Program:
4 pm: Welcome and Introductory Remarks
4:15-4:45 pm: Featured Speaker Joseph DeSimone, PhD, Chancellor’s Eminent Professor of Chemistry, UNC-CH
4:45-5:30 pm: Keynote Speaker Walter Schaffer, PhD, Senior Scientific Advisor for Extramural Research at NIH
5:30-5:45 pm: Q&A
6-7 pm: Reception
WHAT: NC Biotech Job Network WHEN: Mon, Mar 25, 12:30-2:30pm WHERE: North Carolina Biotechnology Center, 15 TW Alexander Drive, RTP NC
REGISTER: http://www.ncbiotech.org/jobnetwork
Linkedin for Job Seeker; Presenter: Joanna Wolfe
WHAT: DUPA Pub Night
WHEN: Fourth Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm
WHERE: FullSteam Brewery, Riggsbee Ave, Durham
Hello Fellow Postdocs,
The Duke University Postdoc Association (DUPA) now sponsors a regular pub night every fourth Thursday at Fullsteam Brewery. Meet and join fellow postdocs for a good time in a relaxed atmosphere and, if you desire, trivia at 9 pm. As Fullsteam is often busy, it is hard to say where we will be exactly, but we will attempt to take over a table in the main area around the stage. Look for a small table sign saying “Duke Postdocs” on one of the long tables. DUPA will provide a limited number of drinks starting at 7:30; food trucks will be on site if you want food.
Hope to see you there!
Jeff Blackinton, DUPA Social Chair (jeff.blackinton@duke.edu)